Indians, Malaysians run for Viksit Bharat

Kuala Lumpur recently hosted the Viksit Bharat Run 2025, a significant global initiative by India, celebrating the nation’s developmental strides and Prime Minister Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047. Organized by the Indian High Commission and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, the event drew enthusiastic participation from NRIs and Malaysian Indians.

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​’What’s wrong with the shape of your head’: Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh faces racist trolling; ‘Go to Mogadishu’

Somalian-American Minnesota state senator Omar Fateh faced racist attacks on social media as he laid out plans for his Minneapolis mayoral candidacy. Fateh, a Democrat, pledged to raise the minimum wage and limit police interaction with ICE. Critics questioned his citizenship, made hateful comments about his Somali heritage, and compared him unfavorably to Zohran Mamdani,…

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Oman’s new rule: Professional licenses now mandatory for food delivery agents from September 1

Oman will require all food delivery drivers and supervisors to hold professional licenses starting September 1, 2025, to standardize operations and improve service quality. Applications must be submitted electronically, with fees starting at 20 Omani rials for job seekers. Strict penalties, including fines, imprisonment, and deportation, will be enforced for non-compliance.

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How Puri’s Rath Yatra gave us the word ‘Juggernaut’

The Rath Yatra of Puri, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Jagannath, profoundly impacted the English language. Colonial observers misinterpreted the event’s scale and fervor, leading to the term “juggernaut” to describe an unstoppable force. This transformation reveals how cultural misunderstandings can shape language, detaching a word from its sacred origins and imbuing it with…

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Nathan MacKinnon’s blistering start widens MVP race as Connor McDavid shockingly slips behind week after week

Nathan MacKinnon is powering the Colorado Avalanche to a dominant season with historic five-on-five numbers and league-leading production. His impact sharply contrasts Connor McDavid’s, whose even-strength struggles mirror Edmonton’s collapse. With Colorado surging and Edmonton sinking, MacKinnon’s Hart Trophy case grows stronger each week, making him the clear MVP frontrunner at this stage of the…

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Power as ‘currency’: Experts says data centre growth lifts demand; India poised for global leadership

India’s burgeoning data center and AI sectors, coupled with surplus electricity capacity and power distribution reforms, are positioning the nation as a potential global leader in power trade. Experts believe electricity is becoming a strategic, tradable commodity, with AI and machine learning crucial for optimizing smart metering and improving discom efficiency.

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